Wilderness to the Roof of Africa
13 Days | Kenya Safari & Kilimanjaro Climb (Rongai Route)
Experience thrilling game drives across Kenya’s top parks and finish with the unforgettable ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where our safari team will meet you.
Transfer to your hotel for a warm welcome and briefing about your upcoming adventure.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed morning with visits to Nairobi’s highlights:
- Giraffe Centre
- Elephant Orphanage (optional)
- Local market or museum visit
Return to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru, famous for flamingos, rhinos, and scenic Rift Valley views.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the park’s lush landscapes.
Overnight: Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive through the savannah to the iconic Masai Mara.
Arrive for lunch and enjoy your first afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five.
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the entire day exploring Masai Mara, rich in wildlife and dramatic scenery.
Look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of migrating wildebeest (seasonal).
Optional: Maasai village visit or hot air balloon safari
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early departure for the journey to Amboseli, Kenya’s iconic park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive with views of elephants framed by Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, exit Amboseli via the Namanga border and enter Tanzania.
Continue to Snowcap Cottages, located near the Rongai Gate, for pre-climb briefing and final gear check.
Relax and prepare for your Kilimanjaro adventure.
Overnight: Snowcap Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Rongai Route (6 Days / 5 Nights)
- Scenic trek through montane forest
- 3–4 hours of hiking
Overnight: Simba Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Hike through moorland with views of Kibo Peak
- Acclimatization at Second Cave
Overnight: Second Cave Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Short but steady ascent
- Ideal for altitude adjustment
Overnight: Third Cave Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Trek across alpine desert
- Early dinner and rest before summit push
Overnight: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Midnight start for summit attempt via Gilman’s Point
- Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
- Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight rest
Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Final descent through forest to Marangu Gate
- Receive your certificate of achievement
- Transfer to Moshi town hotel for a warm shower, relaxation, and celebration dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Park fees, guides, porters, meals, certificates, transfers
- This is the end of the program, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or take a flight/Shuttle to Nairobi usually the shuttle take 8 hours from Moshi to Nairobi including the Border stop.
- All airport & inter-city transfers
- All park entry & conservation fees (Kenya & Kilimanjaro)
- Game drives in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guides & mountain crew
- All accommodations (Nairobi, safari lodges, Snowcap, mountain huts, Moshi)
- Full board on safari and during Kilimanjaro trek
- Bottled water on safari
- Kilimanjaro climbing permits & rescue fees
- All meals as per itinerary
- International flights
- Kenya & Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses, tips
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in lodges
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Mountain gear rental (available on request)
- Travel insurance (required for climb)